10, Great Underbank

1. 5086 SJ 8990 NE 1/4 14.5.52

GREAT UNDERBANK (West Side) No 10

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2. Formerly Underbank Hall, the town house of the Ardernes of Harden, and occupied by them until 1823. At time of survey in use as bank premises. A C16 manor house in excellent condition. Timber frame and plaster. 2 storeys and attics, the upper storey slightly coved and having moulded wood bressummer along the 1st floor. 4 moulded wood transom and mullion windows of 8 lights on console brackets. The lower storey has almost continuous fenestration in the same manner. 2-storeyed porch wing, square-headed, with moulded wood cornices 3 coved gable heads, each with a 3-light and top light; bargeboards with lozenge enrichment and finials. Interior has panelling to C16 staircase and several rooms and a carved mantelpiece with family arms. Curtilage includes modern railing and end piers with pineapple finial.

Nos 2 to 18 (even) form a group of which Nos 2 to 8 are of local interest.

Listing NGR: SJ 8958390558